Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

coming-of-age

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.06 in modern English

Syllables
com-ing-of-age
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of or pertaining to a person's journey from childhood or adolescence to adulthood.

Example Sentences

Phrases

coming of age

Frequently Paired Words

coming of age

Questions

What does coming-of-age mean?
Of or pertaining to a person's journey from childhood or adolescence to adulthood.

How to pronounce coming-of-age

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